Council Public Meeting - July 8
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Council Public Meeting Tuesday July 8, 2025 at 7pm
Meeting Agenda: Meeting Agenda
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On the Agenda:
The applicant is seeking approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the creation of one (1) additional residential building lot and to facilitate the construction of two (2) single detached dwellings.
The land is currently zoned for larger lots (Residential First Density - R1).
The applicant wants to change the zoning to allow for slightly smaller lots (Residential Second Density - R2) to build two homes.
One proposed lot is slightly below the minimum required size, so the zoning would need site-specific exceptions.
The applicant has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to facilitate the creation of one (1) additional residential lot to accommodate two (2) single detached dwellings.
The land is currently zoned R2 (Second Density Residential), which requires larger lots.
The applicant wants to change the zoning to R3 (Third Density Residential) with custom (site-specific) rules to allow for smaller lots and taller buildings.
Proposed homes would be 2-storey, with one lot smaller than the minimum required size, less setback from the street, and greater height and lot coverage than usually allowed.
The applicant is seeking Council’s approval of its Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a residential development to be comprised of two (2) single-detached dwellings and four (4) semi-detached dwellings on an internal common element condominium road on its land holdings. Vehicular access to the subject lands is to be provided via a private driveway from Centre Street West.
City staff have raised early concerns about:
Compatibility with the existing neighbourhood, especially in terms of lot size, massing, and setbacks.
Loss of mature trees—36 are proposed for removal.
Private road model not fitting well with surrounding public street pattern.
Insufficient rear yard space and hardscaping, which could affect the character and livability of the area.
Design does not align with the City's Village Core Neighbourhood Design Guidelines, which aim to preserve the heritage feel and generous green space of the area.
Public Comments:
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Delegations:
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